This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Authors: Catriona Vi Nguyen-Robertson, PhD Candidate, University of Melbourne and Nolene Byrne, Associate Professor, Deakin University. Australia has a fashion problem. More than 500,000 tonnes of clothing waste is sent to landfill each year. But a new way of recycling could redirect some of our unwanted...
If you’re keen to embrace a zero waste lifestyle (interchangeably called low waste lifestyle, low impact lifestyle, minimal waste lifestyle and waste-free lifestyle) here are the 20 things you will need to get started. Some of these you will already own, some you can borrow and others you will need to buy (to keep your...
As the plastic and climate crisis continues unabated, people are increasingly being moved to action in simpler ways. While peoples across the globe may not be able to stop the climate crisis in the twinkling of an eye, there are certainly roles we can all play for the betterment of our planet. This role is...
If you judge the election results of Australia and the USA, it can seem there is a lack of political leadership when it comes to tackling climate change. The good news is that we don’t need to wait for our politicians to do something about it as there’s lots of things we can do as...
We pile our closets with trendy clothes that our overflowing cabinets can’t contain all the outfits we’ve bought over the years. Much of the time these clothes that have gone passé end up in landfill or discarded somehow for nobody wants to be seen in last season’s ensemble. As per the Council for Textile Recycling, the...
Welcome to yet another series of our Climate Joy reports. This is the first edition for this month and reviewing the stories in this week’s roundup, May is looking pretty positive already. Anyway, without further ado, here are the joyful climate news that’s making our heart sing. Literally. 1. London Marathon Shares Edible Water Capsules...
Tossing and turning and can’t seem to get comfy in bed? Have sensitive skin or suffer from skin allergies and your bed sheets causing irritation? I understand your frustrations. I’ve been there, experienced that. As a conscious entrepreneur who needs a good night’s sleep to perform at high levels, and one who has sensitive skin...
The 2019 Oscars marked a first time for many things. Ruth E. Carter was the first black person to win the Award for Best Costume Design and Hannah Bleacher became the first black person to win the Award for best Production Design. From dressings and gender to the oscar nominations down to the lack of...
According to the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted globally each year; that’s one-third of all food produced worldwide either spoilt in transit or thrown out by consumers. Australia is one of the highest food-wasting countries per capita, ranked fourth in the world. With limited arable land and climate...
April 22 marks Earth Day and it’s just around the corner. What better way to replenish Mother Earth and restore her back to health than by committing to a trash-free lifestyle on that day? Swapping out everyday items for zero waste products is a great way to reduce waste, minimise carbo footprint and save money...
Hemp is known for its use in the fashion and wellness industries, with brands like KITX and BEAR respectively utilising the benefits of hemp in their clothing and products, now this plant fibre is making its mark as a sustainable building fabric. At last years BDA National Design Awards, a house in Mudgee, NSW...
Until recently, I had no idea of who Marie Kondo was, what she did, or the ideals she preached. When her name come up in one of my conversations with my editor, I silently chided myself for being out of date with “contemporary issues” and launched an investigative mission immediately (thank God for Google). As...